Occupational medicine has long been male-centric, focusing on men’s biology and health issues while often overlooking the massive influx of women into the workplace. Today, however, 12 million German women over 40 are professionally active, and their market share continues to grow. Hormonal changes typically begin at 40 and can last over a decade. The primary symptom—present in 95% of cases but frequently misidentified—is persistent fatigue. Many women report feeling constantly exhausted, less
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As a Berlin correspondent for the French and Swiss press since the late 1990s, I cover a wide range of economic, political and social issues, with a particular focus on the German business and labour market. My areas of interest include co-determination, digitalisation, demographics and ESG/DEI policies.